Lead Installations Manager — Complex Projects

iFab Steel; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

iFab Steel seeks an experienced Installation Manager to own planning, coordination and delivery of site operations across architectural and turnkey projects. This role requires leading trades and subcontractors, planning ahead, and ensuring the entire team succeeds.

It goes beyond a desk-based management position, demanding hands-on leadership on complex sites. You will coordinate complete site delivery, monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure safe, efficient execution with a focus on

Qualifications

• Experience leading installation teams on complex turnkey projects.
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate and deliver site works.
• Strong communication with multi-disciplinary teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation crews, supervisors, subcontractors and trades.
• Plan labour, equipment and materials across multiple projects.
• Develop installation methodologies and sequencing.
• Coordinate with project managers and internal teams.
• Drive QA, progress tracking and on-time handover.

Skills

Construction leadership

Site coordination

Planning & scheduling

Problem solving

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Tools

3D models

Digital drawings

QA systems

Job description

iFab Steel seeks an experienced Installation Manager to own planning, coordination and delivery of site operations across architectural and turnkey projects. This role requires leading trades and subcontractors, planning ahead, and ensuring the entire team succeeds.

It goes beyond a desk-based management position, demanding hands-on leadership on complex sites. You will coordinate complete site delivery, monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure safe, efficient execution with a focus on